Yearly Archives: 2011

baby girl sloane

Sometime you just “click”.  From the moment I walked in the door I felt so incredibly welcomed and at ease. This first time mom was a cool as a cucumber and she let me do my thang.  It was a pleasure spending a few hours with this beautiful baby girl, 8 days old,  and her...

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Toni Raper - January 7, 2012 - 2:57 am

your newborns are so delicious! Just the right touch of everything.

lynne hall einloth - January 4, 2012 - 1:45 pm

#22 Window Light/Madeline White

Rebecca - January 3, 2012 - 6:45 pm

#6 Bella Nina. I “liked” your facebook page!

Stacy - January 3, 2012 - 4:52 pm

#53

Yvonne Niemann - January 1, 2012 - 1:27 pm

So beautiful and precious.

brooke - December 29, 2011 - 10:51 pm

Stephanie, you are amazing. These are totally perfect. Love the lavender against her skin tone, gorgeous. Wow- every.single.time. :)

lane - December 29, 2011 - 7:47 pm

eeeee OMG she is way way way to darling! great work miss steph

Lisa Holloway - December 29, 2011 - 12:29 am

Absolutely stunning…soft, sweet, perfect…everything newborn photos should be. And ya, that mama is gorgeous, like truly beautiful. I LOVE the photo of her with her sweet little girl.

missy - December 28, 2011 - 9:02 pm

whoa, stunning mama and baby! where do you keep finding these full-head-o-hair newborn babies? so beautiful with the darker skin tone and all that hair with the purple tones hair band and blankets!

stella mae

I hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!   Welcoming you all back with some lovely little newborn photos.  Meet Stella; 5 days old and just a handful of ounces over 5 lbs.  What a doll!  Enjoy! Shot 10/21/11, Canon 5D Mark II, 50mm 1.2 L

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Amy Pagnano - January 4, 2012 - 3:36 pm

#42 Butterfly Posting again became a facebook fan

Sharmistha - January 4, 2012 - 1:17 pm

No. 42 4 me…Butterfly…adorable!

Schiavonn - December 28, 2011 - 10:41 am

Take my breath away. What a precious little bundle <3

Toni Raper - December 28, 2011 - 6:37 am

that wrap is just amazing, the way you have shot this little girl is even more amazing. The feet, oh the feet! LOVE!

Amanda - December 27, 2011 - 1:37 pm

These are simply divine and so full of tenderness. I just adore that you captured her sweet baby blues, and those close ups are pure art.

Kirsten - December 27, 2011 - 1:22 pm

5 days old and already has a beautiful head of hair!!!

the making of a holiday card

Finally!!  It’s two days before Christmas, the cards have all been received and now I can share with you our family holiday card for 2011!  It was a bit of a workout.  The first two minutes were a breeze, the middle 40 were total frustration (gotta love it when photographers kids don’t cooperate) and then...

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Schiavonn - December 28, 2011 - 10:36 am

Gorgeous card! <3 Hope you and your lovely family had a very Merry Christmas.

Toni Raper - December 27, 2011 - 7:53 am

seriously? That is more like a fine art brochure than a christmas card it is so beautiful.

Taryn Boyd - December 24, 2011 - 9:10 pm

Beautiful Card!!! You should think about getting into design too! Your boys are precious…..Merry Christmas!

Stacy - December 23, 2011 - 2:55 pm

What a great card! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Lisa Trakis - December 23, 2011 - 1:52 pm

SO Stunning Steph! Merry Christmas!

Karen - December 23, 2011 - 1:38 pm

I triple <3 love these!!!! your boys are adorable!!

Amanda - December 23, 2011 - 11:54 am

Gorgeous of course!!! Your boys are ADORABLE! My husband has dark beautiful hair and I pray to god our future children will be blessed with it. Merry Christmas!

journey of will

You’ve made a decision that you’d like to start a family.  Turns out that making that decision would be the easiest part of your journey.  You are married and in love.  You have a welcoming home.  You are healthy and happy.  So, then everything falls into place, right?  But the trying turns into months.  Then...

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Michael Lloyd - January 8, 2012 - 8:53 am

I vote for #34-the Fountain
Great shot!

Ann Lloyd - January 8, 2012 - 8:33 am

I vote for handsome little Jackson, #34, The Fountain (but they’re all adorable!)

Melissa Brodeur-Lynch - January 5, 2012 - 8:30 pm

I vote #42!!!

Melissa Brodeur-Lynch - January 5, 2012 - 8:30 pm

I vote #42!!!

Dawn Wilson - January 5, 2012 - 1:47 pm

I vote for gorgeous #34. Stunning photo

Dianne - January 5, 2012 - 9:04 am

I vote for #34. What a great shot. Wow! What a cute guy!

Natalia - January 4, 2012 - 7:27 pm

I vote for #34 – the Fountain. The cutest ever!

Frank - January 4, 2012 - 7:10 pm

#34 has my vote. Great smile—and red shoes!!

Vickie - January 4, 2012 - 7:08 pm

I vote for #34. Have you ever seen a cuter little blond boy? I sure haven’t. Love that smile–warms your heart.

amanda - January 4, 2012 - 2:10 pm

I vote 42 for sure! Classic <3

Cathalin - January 4, 2012 - 1:24 pm

BEST of 2011
I vote for #42

Liz Lieblich - December 27, 2011 - 10:31 pm

Seeing your gorgeous pictures makes me want to have another baby just so I can have some of these amazing newborn shots!! So beautiful.

Toni Raper - December 27, 2011 - 7:57 am

Perfect. little. souls. That canvas is simply breath taking Stephanie.

Amanda Keeys - December 26, 2011 - 12:37 am

Oh gosh, could those babies be more beautiful?!! Lovely images, soooo very lovely. The first one is my favourite, so perfect. I am sure those babies and their parents will be on one amazing journey.

velvetowlphotography - December 21, 2011 - 3:07 pm

Beautiful work…such special images.

Allyson - December 21, 2011 - 10:51 am

Beautiful as always Steph!!!

anita - December 21, 2011 - 8:36 am

this is so beautiful. thank you for sharing. what a special family who i am sure is and will be such a blessing to this world.

belinda - December 20, 2011 - 11:43 pm

Heartfelt images of two precious lives. They really are beautiful. Much love to them xx

Mindy - December 20, 2011 - 10:00 pm

Two very beautiful babies and beautiful photos!

Jane - December 20, 2011 - 7:58 pm

Oh Steph, this is such a beautiful post, I cried reading it. Thanks for sharing. Those babies are gorgeous and are definitely here for a reason. XOXO

Natalie Clayshulte - December 20, 2011 - 4:51 pm

Absolutely phenomenal images. I adore the canvas that the family chose. Such amazing memories you have captured for them during this special time.

caroline-marieB - December 20, 2011 - 2:55 am

I love your work
a lot of emotion in your writing

Heather Walker - December 19, 2011 - 11:14 pm

stunning work and a beautiful story to go along with those images! WOW!

Jana - December 19, 2011 - 10:55 pm

So beautiful Steph! Just amazing.

Kristen - December 19, 2011 - 10:45 pm

So beautiful your photos, your writing the little angels! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about this post! xo

Monika Eisenbart - December 19, 2011 - 10:27 pm

Gorgeous and touching.

haley b - December 19, 2011 - 10:21 pm

absolutely precious. a journey ahead but perfect images to start these sweet little lives. you have a gift, stephanie!

Eileen Broderick - December 19, 2011 - 9:37 pm

Steph–my sister’s third son was born a year and a half ago and also has Down’s Syndrome. I know that those first days were a roller coaster of emotions. She, too, had found Kelle’s blog and it was a huge source of comfort and solace for her. Thanks for sharing. Little Luke is the sweetest little boy and his smile lights up a room. The images of these twins are just beautiful…

Melissa - December 19, 2011 - 9:13 pm

Just stunning, as always!

joanne - December 19, 2011 - 8:02 pm

Beautiful story AND images. LOVE the canvas image.

andrea Isaacs - December 19, 2011 - 6:45 pm

Beautiful all around. Sweet little miracles. You can just see the love between them already. I want to just kiss those beautiful sweet cheeks.

Tami - December 19, 2011 - 3:49 pm

This story is so touching, and your photographs are incredible! That canvas is going to make them so happy!

joAnne - December 19, 2011 - 3:13 pm

Knock me over with a feather…The story made me cry, the blog and then the Photo’s..You truly outdid yourself on these…BEAUTIES..Soo incredibly touching I can feel it in every cell of my being!Blessings of love to all!

belinda - December 19, 2011 - 3:07 pm

Heart melting blog about your dear friends Stephanie I can fell your love and compassion through your words and then images made my tears flow!Absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations to your friends two beautiful little treasures who chose special parents to raise them…and they will do it well. xox

beth McWilliams - December 19, 2011 - 2:56 pm

what beautiful children….truly, inside and out. this mom is lucky to have kelle at her fingertips for inspiration and strength, anytime she needs a little extra.

and the photo they choose….it’s my favorite, too !

Tim Pham - December 19, 2011 - 2:37 pm

What a touching story. The children are beautiful.

Wendy Sweet - December 19, 2011 - 1:58 pm

Amazing steph…just had tears rolling down my cheeks…gorgeous images. What an amazing family!

Katie - December 19, 2011 - 1:55 pm

What an amazing story about two amazing little babies.

Karen London - December 19, 2011 - 1:07 pm

Beautiful babies and beautiful pictures!!!

Sandra Bludau - December 19, 2011 - 12:52 pm

Thank you for this post. So very lovley and changed my day in a really good way. xo Such beautiful blessings these parents have.

Dawn Shiree - December 19, 2011 - 12:48 pm

What blessed parents they are indeed. Celebrating my uncle’s 56th birthday this year on Christmas Day. He has DS and is the light of the family. His spirit remains strong despite many, many hardships and losses. We’ve learned not to underestimate him… even after all these years he is showing us that new miracles are possible every day. Blessings to the parents of these two precious souls. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful babies and captures. XOXO

Charlene Chavez - December 19, 2011 - 12:28 pm

Beautiful writing as usual Stephanie and of course **Precious & Stunning** images! Parents are blessed to have you capture their new arrivals :)

jennifer - December 19, 2011 - 12:04 pm

Lovely photos Stephanie and beautiful babies. And such a touching story. I love the ones of them snuggling together, they are too sweet. I’m sure mom and dad will treasure these!

Kylene - December 19, 2011 - 11:59 am

Such a wonderfully written post. These images are Simply Stunning!

Teresa - December 19, 2011 - 11:58 am

These precious babies, their touching story echoed in beautiful photography…what a lovely gift to share with us. Thank you.

Jill VZ - December 19, 2011 - 11:44 am

What beautiful and sweet photographs! So innocent and soft. These babies are just so precious. Just love the ones of them cuddling.

Kiki - December 19, 2011 - 11:44 am

Brought tears to my eyes. We know that same journey. Beautifully told, and images that seem to capture all the promise and emotion of those 2 precious bundles. ♥

Taryn Boyd - December 19, 2011 - 11:43 am

What a touching story to go with BEAUTIFUL images. These are special!

Cristina - December 19, 2011 - 11:36 am

Beautifully shot and beautiful written, Stephanie. Thank you so much for sharing this touching story.

andrea - December 19, 2011 - 11:35 am

What gorgeous, beautiful children. I just want to snuggle them up.

jinky

Magical.  It’s what comes to mind when you say her name.  Barb Uil, aka Jinky, is a world renowned children’s photographer from “down undah”.  If you are a kids portrait photographer, my hunch is that you are pretty well acquainted with her work.  If you aren’t, then I would encourage you to head on over...

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Julia Ryan - December 12, 2011 - 3:28 pm

Your work is so amazing! It’s always so refreshing to see! What an honor to be in jinky’s book, you are two talented ladies!

Toni Raper - December 12, 2011 - 3:26 pm

congrats, Barb is the bees knees in childrens portraiture…looks like you are too!!! I just came home from my summer holiday, the sun must have sucked the creativity out of me, I wish I could have had my hands on this before I left x

Charlene Chavez - December 12, 2011 - 3:03 pm

Beautiful pages and congrats to you!!! You are such an inspiration not only to me but many others. Can’t wait to see the book!

anna pociask - December 12, 2011 - 2:36 pm

Congrats girly!!!

Lindey Magee - December 12, 2011 - 2:13 pm

what an amazing opportunity for you stephanie! your gorgeous work will be a perfect addition to her book…i can’t wait to see it!

Monika Eisenbart - December 12, 2011 - 1:59 pm

Wow this is so awesome!!!!!

heidi darwish - December 12, 2011 - 1:58 pm

congratulations!!!! i know why she picked you…it’s evident in your beautiful captures:)

Natalie Clayshulte - December 12, 2011 - 1:54 pm

Huge congratulations to you, Stephanie! Beautiful images!

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